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Embracing the Rich Heritage of Indian Cooking: A Personal Journey
Overcoming the Intimidation of Indian Spices
The speaker begins by sharing a common fear that many face when approaching Indian cuisine: the overwhelming array of spices and the confusion between similar ingredients like cumin and fennel. Their initial hesitation was rooted in the complexity of managing numerous aromatic components. However, they narrate a conscious effort to learn and understand these flavors, which began in childhood—specifically, during kindergarten.